wing
/wɪŋ/
noun
- One of the two movable body parts that birds, insects, and bats use to fly.
- The eagle injured its wing and couldn't fly.
- The bird spread its wings and soared into the sky.
- A butterfly's wings are covered in tiny scales.
- A part of a building that extends from the main central part.
- The hospital's new wing will open next month.
- She works in the east wing of the office building.
- The museum added a children's wing with interactive exhibits.
- A section of a political party or organization with particular views.
- The party's left wing wants more government spending.
- He belongs to the progressive wing of the union.
- The conservative wing of the party opposed the new policy.
- A part of an airplane that sticks out from the side and helps it fly.
- Passengers on the left wing have a great view of the mountains.
- Ice formed on the wings during the flight.
- The plane's wing was damaged in the storm.
- A position in sports such as hockey, soccer, or rugby, played on the side of the field.
- She plays left wing for the national hockey team.
- The winger passed the ball to the center forward.
- He was moved from defense to wing last season.
- A part of a car or other vehicle that sticks out over the wheel.
- The wing was dented when she hit the curb.
- He painted the wing of his old truck bright red.
- The car's rear wing helps keep it stable at high speeds.
- A group within a larger organization, such as a military unit or a political group.
- The research wing of the company developed a new drug.
- She joined the women's wing of the political party.
- The youth wing of the charity organizes volunteer events.
adjective
- Having wings or wing-like parts.
- A winged statue stood at the entrance of the temple.
- The winged insect landed on the flower.
- The winged seeds of the maple tree spin as they fall.
verb
- To fly or move through the air.
- The birds winged south for the winter.
- An arrow winged past his head.
- The plane winged its way across the ocean.
- To do something without preparation or planning; to improvise.
- I didn't study for the presentation, so I just winged it.
- She had no recipe, so she winged the dinner and it turned out great.
- We forgot the script, so we had to wing the entire scene.
- To hit or wound someone in the arm or wing (of a bird).
- The bullet winged his shoulder, causing a minor injury.
- He winged the target with a well-aimed shot.
- The hunter winged the duck but didn't kill it.